Episodes

A special week of video features kicks on on The EP Podcast. (For the video version of this podcast, check your subscription feed.) Dr. Mike Thomas is a Science and Physical Education Department Chair and Instructional Coach at Evergreen Park Community High School. He is also a District 124 School Board member. We have so much to ask him about the end of the school year at EPCHS and his unique educational perspective. We also want to hear about the boat races. Brought to you by The First Nation...

A special week of video features kicks on on The EP Podcast. (For the audio version of this podcast, check your subscription feed.) Dr. Mike Thomas is a Science and Physical Education Department Chair and Instructional Coach at Evergreen Park Community High School. He is also a District 124 School Board member. We have so much to ask him about the end of the school year at EPCHS and his unique educational perspective. We also want to hear about the boat races. Brought to you by The First Nation...

Ever hear of that phrase "one man's trash is another man's treasure"? Village Clerk Kelly Duffy returns with the rundown and the Village-Wide Garage Sale coming very soon where you can sell your stuff and/or get some new stuff in one giant weekend of fun! We also prepare for National Volunteer Week with the folks from OSF Little Company of Mary. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerni...

Ok, maybe that's a little dramatic. But we got your attention. The EP Podcast did take this entire episode outside, though, and found some "chaos." The kind we found at Central Middle School was the fun kind, with 5th graders from each elementary school in District 124 converging on Central Middle School for a kickoff to Tween Club. Find out how teachers are getting these kids comfortable with changing schools in the Fall. The other chaos came from an interview conducted in Wash U as cars were b...

Kelly Kelly joins us for the first time in-studio to promote some great offerings from the Evergreen Park Recreation Department. We also talk about how weird social media has gotten, and why one of us has wiped it from our phone completely. Then join us at Spoke & Vine as Chris eats a delicious dish in front of Frank Murray while he breaks down an April full of events at The Evergreen Park Library! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for y...

Central Middle School has a new podcast club, and we're kinda pumped that the kids are into podcasting. Sixth grade social studies teacher Charlie Piermattei joins us to explain what the kids in Evergreen Park want to talk about. We're also joined by Village Trustees Mark Phelan and Carol Kyle, along with Beth Novotney of OCS, to talk about the current state of the Village Food Pantry. Hear how they have improved services and how you can help out. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Ev...

We visit with Woori Taekwondo in Evergreen Park to find some great benefits to learning the martial art from Master Kim. We also get a visit from Amy and Ken Kazin from Evergreen Park Community High School. The kids are getting some major accolades in non-sports competitions. Ken Kazin is closing out 38 years as band director with a special finale everyone can enjoy in May. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest ...

After a cancer diagnosis two years ago, Mayor Kelly Burke credits proper screening for helping her win the fight against the disease. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Evergreen Park's Mayor is joined by Erin Smith of OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital to talk about why (and when) everyone should get tested. We also head to Porter Cullens in preparation for one of the biggest annual weekends on the South Side! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account t...

Evergreen Park adults are going back to the prom. That new event and more announced by Village Clerk Kelly Duffy as she stops by the studios. We also talk about some village services you may not know about. Our friend Colleen Klimczak, professional organizer, also stops by for Spring Cleaning 2025 tips you can use! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and a...

Pyeisha Allen stops by to explain how your kids can take advantage of Youth Department services. She also has some great events for Evergreen Park kids coming up this Spring. We also take our monthly trip to Spoke & Vine to taste mimosas and hear what the Evergreen Park Public Library has for residents of all ages over the next month. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everythi...

Enjoy a chat with Evergreen Park's new Fire Chief Corey Hojek. Hear about a recent house fire in the village, the importance of smoke detectors and a returning program for high school kids interested in public safety. Meet an Evergreen Park man who's business is building you a computer and get ready for another free outdoor event to kick off the month of March in The EP. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest new...

Meet Central Middle School's Instructional Coaches! Find out how a pair of teachers now help classroom teachers with big-picture planning, student engagement and navigating an ever-changing educational landscape here in Evergreen Park. We also have two coaches from EPCHS who had a great Winter Sports Season. You may be surprised to learn about the mutual respect and accomplishments of Evergreen Park's dancers and wrestlers. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the a...

The Village of Evergreen Park is starting a 20-year project to replace all of the lead pipes feeding water into your home. Gavin Yeaman joins us to tell you the homeowner's cost and how the village is making this easy on residents. Find out why you'll want to be a part of this program. We also take some time talking about your heart with an OSF Little Company of Mary cardiologist on Evergreen Park's Podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is r...

WARNING: This Episode Is SUPER-SIZED! We just had too much to fit it into 30 minutes! We're going to Spoke & Vine for new specialty drinks, Sip & Sample, Valentines plans for singles and couples along with some solid laughs. We also sit down with a local doctor from OSF Little Company of Mary with a solid sense of humor and a better way to treat everyday patients. The Evergreen Park Historical Commission is making some big changes as well that may get you out to their museum! Brought to you by ...

Mayor Kelly Burke breaks down the State of Evergreen Park with highlights on last year's accomplishments and what is ahead for the village. Dr Ashley Carlson, the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for District 124 schools, tells us how the select classes, materials and more for your kids. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around ...

A new Evergreen Park hot spot has opened near the corner of 95th & Homan. The Bead Bar invites you to "Sip, Create and Celebrate" in your neighborhood. Learn about this unique place for events, date night or meeting new friends. We also have Jim Sexton and George Shimko from Evergreen Park Community High School talking about their basketball teams. Learn how the girls game has evolved and check in with how the boys are doing thus far this season. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Eve...

We visit with a tasty brand new spot along 95th Street in La Michoacana de Daniel. Learn how one local Evergreen Park family is bringing authentic, handmade delights from Mexico to your neighborhood. Frank Murray from the Evergreen Park Public Library also has events and programs for all ages as we prepare for Spoke & Vine to take us to Australia. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concer...

For another year you joined The EP Podcast to hear about everything going on in Evergreen Park. Now enjoy some of the most listened-to interviews of the past year. Village Trustee Carol Kyle made her first appearance. We heard the reasons behind the rat problem. A local baseball team went to an international World Series. The guy who cleans your streets told some fun stories. Your water quality was explained. If you missed it or just want to hear it again, join us for a year-end "30 Minutes of G...

The EPCHS Madrigals visit our studios for a quick Christmas treat. Our next full episode releases on New Year's Eve to celebrate the year that was 2024. Until then, enjoy some song in our special video release! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at h...

Get your kids ready to play hockey at a ridiculously low price and enjoy a new season at the Daniel V Capuano Ice Rink in Evergreen Park. We've got the guys who run the show breaking down a new season of outdoor fun on the ice. We also have the kids from Northwest Elementary School singing you through the holidays. Hear from their principal and enjoy their show in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get...

We're visiting The Record Shop on 95th to learn about Evergreen Park's newest storefront. Find out why record stores are making a comeback and why you should consider going retro. Megan Schillo of EPCHS takes us through the unique way students get opportunities with non-traditional curriculum, and announces several new classes for Evergreen Park students. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and informatio...

Just in time for the holidays, we have the third installment of Evergreen Park Trustees Mark Marzullo and Norm Anderson facing off in Trustee Trivia. Can Norm finally get a victory or will Mark continue his unbeaten streak? Also hear from both about their December plans and holiday traditions. We're also sitting down with some surgeons from OSF Little Company of Mary to learn how they do what they do so well. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is ...

It's the Holiday Season, so whoop-dee-doo and dickory-dock and we have all of the big events from festivals to concerts to sips and samples for you to get on your calendar for the whole family! Join us for a tour of what's to come in Evergreen Park from Thanksgiving to Christmas! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connec...

Principal Scott Liska of Southwest Elementary School brings several of his teachers with him to talk about big accomplishments at the school. From the youngest levels to the older ones, teachers are working together and it has paid off. Cook County Commissioner John Daley also stops by to talk about his role in the lives of Evergreen Park residents and how you can benefit from county programs. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the account that is right for you to...